DA: California mayor’s stolen gun used in murder of 13-year-old

The Beretta pistol, which is in the Stockton Police Department’s possession as evidence, was used in the Feb. 15, 2015 in a drive-by shooting which killed 13-year-old Rayshawn Harris, according to KTXL. According to officials, Harris was standing in front of his home on South Sacramento Street around 7 a.m. when he was fatally shot.

There were no suspects identified in the shooting, but the investigation showed the shell casings were ejected from the stolen weapon. A witness described the shooter as an African-American man wearing a gray sweater and white shoes.

The weapon, a .40 caliber Beretta Px4 Storm semi-automatic pistol which was reported stolen from Silva’s house two months after the shooting, was also used in two other criminal investigations.

“I feel terrible and I feel sick to my stomach. Obviously this was my worst possible fear. I will be in shock for a long time. It’s a horrible tragedy that will that will be on my mind and in my prayers forever. I will reach out to the family and do whatever I can. I have not been provided any details yet, so I only can react to what the news is claiming. Everyone please pray for Stockton.”

According to a release by the District Attorney’s office, Silva reported the weapon stolen March 22, 2015 after reporting his home was burglarized. In addition to the pistol, Silva reported that a 100 quart cooler, a generator, a laser printer, camera and video game counsel were stolen.

The Beretta was also used Jan. 15, 2015 in a drive-by shooting at a home on East Church Street. The two residents in the home were not injured. Officials said eight .40 caliber and six 9 mm casings, which were fired by the stolen pistol, were recovered at the scene.

The weapon was recovered June 9, 2016 after Stockton Police responded to a domestic violence call on Treetop Drive.

Officials are still investigating the cases, and encourage anyone with information call the Stockton Police Department at (209)937-8377.